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VK11 NFJ

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 157,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 155,697 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 4 Nov 2023 152,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 150,383 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,312 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,769 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 95,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 95,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,325 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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VK11 NFJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 NFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 NFJ registered?

VK11 NFJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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